Douglas-Fir

Other Common Names/Trade Names: NoneScientific Name: Pseudotsuga menziesiiBest Characteristics for Identification: Characteristic “plywood” odor. Scattered resin canalsUses: Plywood, construction lumber.General Natural Range: Two distinct populations. Coastal population extends from central British Columbia south to central California. The Rocky Mountain population extends from Central British Columbia south along the Rocky Mountains into central Mexico.Identical or Nearly Identical Species: NoneOther Species Easily Confused With: Western and eastern hemlock, true firs Means of Distinguishing Similar Species: Douglas-fir has resin canals and a characteristic odor when wet whereas the hemlocks and true firs have neither.